mapman

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High Performance Audio - The End?
I watched the video and practically, I think he nailed it pretty well. The example of pop music on Magnepans is a classic example of wrong speaker for a particular kind of recording. Been there, done that. But that is not strictly a case of too hi... 
My pet peeve: "revealing" speakers
Maybe it works like hifi itself. If you think it sounds good, it does. If you think it is revealing, it is. if you think revealing is bad,..... 
My pet peeve: "revealing" speakers
Yes, it happens! Very revealing! Did I get it right?I can understand why this bugs Eric.   It's not as simple as it seems. 
My pet peeve: "revealing" speakers
My point is good luck with both. PEople make things much harder and more complicated than they often need be. But it does make for an interesting discussion.  Is "revealing" really so controversial?    That is revealing.  :-) 
What tube amp for Harbeth 40.1
Deja Vu audio in Virginia ran Harbeth 40.2 off large Conrad Johnson tube monoblocks that has to cost a pretty penny but the results were spectacular.  
My pet peeve: "revealing" speakers
The most revealing thing is how many definitions of revealing audiophiles have.  
Game Changing Tweak
I do not know about the device in question but I have learned from experience over the years that if you are trying to solve a problem it’s best to look for solutions that are well understood. Oh and it often involves science and other things that... 
Game Changing Tweak
“ can you feel the love tonight......” 
Listening as a civilian
Best wishes for speedy recovery.  Let the music heal! 
My pet peeve: "revealing" speakers
Eric that is a very generalized assertion. 
Discussion of Class D Amps Application & Experiences
Two, very interesting but lots of competition for Class D at $10k 
What Combinations of Components Have You Put Together That Sound Good?
The same ones in the synergy version of this thread. Synergy means things work well together so the same thing.I suspect most would say the systems they post here sound good together. 
Synergy Matching
Mhdt  Constantine DAC—>Audio Research sp16 Pre-amp -> BelCanto ref1000m amps -> Ohm Walsh F5 speakers.   Also Denon DL103R cart on Linn Axis table to Electrocompaniet step up transformer as alternate source.  
"Bridge Over Trouble Water" sounds artificial
The better your equipment gets, the worse that old, sub-par recordings sound. I would say the worse they sound compared to the best recordings on same system for sure but any other comparison is highly subjective. 
"Bridge Over Trouble Water" sounds artificial
Yup if a release sounds bad and your system is good and the track bothers you, its up to YOU to fix it. Break out the tone controls, DBX, DSP, equalizer what have you. This is war!!!!!!